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Paolo Didonè, Sergio De Gioia And Fabrizio Michielon

ARCHITECTS
Paolo Didonè, Sergio De Gioia And Fabrizio Michielon

LOCATION
Modena, Province of Modena, Italy

CATEGORY
Schools

PROJECT YEAR
2012

PHOTOGRAPHS
Claudia Nalesso

Text description provided by architect.

School building made in 50 days for the earthquake emergency in Emilia Romagna.

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From the square, the building has a concrete wall that acts as a fence. A strong, imposing, rough wall aims to convey an idea of strength and protection for parents who bring their children to school.

 Inside the fence, instead, there is a "colored world". A series of color-pillars marks the main facade.

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